Lugano vs Union St Gilloise prediction, odds and betting tips 31/08/2023

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UEFA Europa League Qualifying - Cornaredo

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Lugano and Union St Gilloise go head-to-head at the Stade de Genève in a Europa League qualification clash on Thursday, August 31st. Lugano have a two-goal deficit to overcome when they meet Union this week. Read our Europa League qualifiers predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for Lugano vs Union St Gilloise

Can Lugano mount an epic comeback to reach the Europe League group stage at Union St Gilloise’s expense on Thursday? Read our top Lugano vs Union St Gilloise predictions for this week’s fixture below.

Lugano Double Chance

  • Lugano avoided defeat in each of their last 12 competitive assignments on home soil.
  • Lugano have yet to lose on home soil in 2023.
  • Union St Gilloise lost 4-0 in their last away test at Mechelen in the Belgian First Division A.
  • Lugano have won four of their last six fixtures overall.

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Under 2.5 goals landed the teams’ first-leg skirmish a week ago
  • Union have scored just two goals in their last four away games combined including friendlies.
  • Two of Lugano’s last three competitive home games featured under 2.5 goals.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Lugano vs Union St Gilloise

Check out our rundown of key stats for Thursday’s clash featuring Lugano vs Union St Gilloise below alongside a tool to help you choose the best odds. Click the link when you’re finished here to view more of our football predictions today.

Head to Head

24/08/23

UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise

Lugano

Lugano

2

0

Last Five - Lugano

01/09/24

Switzerland Super League SSL

St Gallen

St Gallen

Lugano

Lugano

1

1

D

29/08/24

UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA

Besiktas

Besiktas

Lugano

Lugano

5

1

L

22/08/24

UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA

Besiktas

Besiktas

Lugano

Lugano

3

3

D

18/08/24

Switzerland Cup Switzerland

SC Bruhl

SC Bruhl

Lugano

Lugano

1

7

W

15/08/24

UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA

Partizan Belgrade

Partizan Belgrade

Lugano

Lugano

2

2

D

Last Five - Union Saint Gilloise

01/09/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Anderlecht

Anderlecht

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise

0

0

D

25/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Sint-Truidense

Sint-Truidense

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise

0

0

D

16/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Charleroi

Charleroi

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise

0

1

W

13/08/24

UEFA Champions League Qualifying UEFA

Slavia Prague

Slavia Prague

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise

1

0

L

10/08/24

Belgium First Division A Belgium

Westerlo

Westerlo

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise

4

3

L

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Lugano – Union St Gilloise odds and probability figures ahead of Thursday’s showdown below.

Lugano odds: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%

Draw odds: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%

Union St Gilloise odds: 73/50 (2.46) – 40.7%

Union St Gilloise have been priced as favourites to prevail this week, with the probability rating of an away victory installed at 40.7%. The expected winners are also priced at 6/5 (2.20) to net over 1.5 goals this week. That outcome has an implied probability of 45.5%. A 1-1 draw however, caught our attention in the correct score market at 5/1 (6.00).

Lugano vs Union St Gilloise Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, Lugano vs Union St Gilloise lineups and team news for Thursday’s Europa League qualification contest below.

Lugano

Lugano will be without Ignacio Aliseda, Adrian Durrer, Sebastian Osigwe and Lars Lukas Mai this week, while Hicham Mahou and Noah De Queiroz are both rated as doubtful.

Predicted Lineup for Lugano: Saipi – Arigoni, Hajrizi, Hajdari, Valenzuela – Sabbatini, Grgic, Steffen, Bislimi, Bottani – Celar

Union St Gilloise

Union St Gilloise have close to a clean bill of health at present, though Ross Sykes is considered a doubt. The Belgians could field the same XI that beat Lugano 2-0 last week.

Predicted Lineup for Union St Gilloise: Moris – Mac Allieers, Burgess, Machida – Terho, Amani, Vanhoutte, Lapoussin – Rasmussen, Puertas, Ayensa

Player to Watch – Dennis-Yerai Eckert Ayensa

Dennis-Yerai Eckert Ayensa has made a fine start to the new campaign and the German striker has already netted five times in all competitions for Union. The 26-year-old hit one of his team’s goals against Lugano last week.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Lugano

Lugano
4
Kreshnik Hajrizi
xk
9
Zan Celar
si
23
Milton Valenzuela
ar
29
Mahmoud Mohamed Belhadj
tn
25
Uran Bislimi
ch
7
Roman Macek
cz
14
Jonathan Sabbatini
uy
10
Mattia Bottani
ch
34
Allan Arigoni
ch
90
Steven Deana
ch
5
Albian Hajdari
ch
Substitutes
6
Jhon Espinoza
ec
31
Ignacio Aliseda
ar
17
Lars Lukas Mai
de
27
Boris Babic
ch
60
cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Ndiaye
ch
21
Yanis Cimignani
fr
22
Ayman El Wafi
ma
26
Martim Alexandre Costa Marques
pt
99
MIna
ch
16
Anto Grgic
ch

Union Saint Gilloise

Union Saint Gilloise
27
Noah Sadiki
be
17
Terho
fi
23
Cameron Puertas Castro
es
5
Kevin Mac Allister
ar
28
Koki Machida
jp
16
Christian Burgess
gb
9
Dennis Eckert Ayensa
de
8
Jean Thierry Lazare Amani
ci
24
Charles Vanhoutte
be
49
Anthony Moris
lu
10
Loic Lapoussin
mg
Substitutes
19
Guillaume Francois
be
29
Gustaf Nilsson
se
35
Nathan Huygevelde
be
48
Fedde Leysen
be
7
Elton Kabangu
be
4
Mathias Rasmussen
no
14
Joachim Imbrechts
se
11
Henok Teklab
er
32
Noa Louche
be

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